Pulmonary Rehabilitation: A Team Approach To Improving Quality of Life

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Who benefits from pulmonary rehabilitation?

In the past, pulmonary rehabilitation was used primarily for patients with COPD. However, it can also be helpful to people with other chronic lung conditions such as:

• Interstitial diseases.
• Cystic fibrosis.
• Bronchiectasis.
• Thoracic cage abnormalities.
• Neuromuscular disorders.

Pulmonary rehabilitation can also be helpful to those who need lung transplants or other lung surgeries. Whether you have a chronic respiratory system disease or are experiencing disabling symptoms, such as shortness of breath, cough, and/or mucus production, pulmonary rehabilitation can help. Even patients with severe disease can benefit.

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